Greetings, Progressive Baptist Church Family,

As we enter this sacred season of fasting and prayer, we invite you to join us in a time of spiritual renewal and seeking God’s guidance for our lives and our church home. Our church-wide fast will begin on Wednesday, March 5th, and conclude on April 17th.

This fast is not just about physical discipline but about deepening our spiritual connection and reliance on God. Each participant may choose from the three fasting options provided or modify the fast to meet personal needs.

Fasting Options

Plan 1

• No eating from 6 AM to 6 PM

• Fruits and vegetables only after 6 PM

• No eating after 8 PM

• Drink 64 oz. of water daily

Plan 2

• No eating from 6 PM to 6 AM (fasting while sleeping)

• Fruits and vegetables only from 6 AM to 6 PM

• Drink 64 oz. of water daily

Plan 3 (for those with medical concerns)

• Meals include only meat, vegetables, and fruit

• No snacking between meals

• Drink 64 oz. of water daily

Foods to Avoid During the Fast:

• Soda

• Juice

• Sweets

• Coffee (sweetener prohibited; cream allowed)

Spiritual Focus & Prayer Commitments

• Daily 12 Noon Prayer: Wherever you are, pause to pray together as a church body.

• Evening Prayer Call (8 PM): Focused prayer on fasting and the scripture of the week.

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• Wednesday Word at Noon on Zoom:

Zoom Meeting ID: 455 529 9334 | Password: 12345

Weekly Lent Services

• Weekly Lent Services: Every Wednesday from 7 PM – 8 PM at Tabernacle Community Baptist Church (2500 W. Medford Ave., Milwaukee) ~ Pastor preaching on 3/19/25

This Week’s Scripture Focus:

Matthew 4:1-4 (Key Verse: Matthew 4:4)

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

This week, let us reflect: Are we walking in God’s will? How can we grow deeper in His way?

We also commit to praying for Progressive Baptist Church as we seek God’s direction in our “Adapting to Change” plan. Each participant is encouraged to choose someone or something specific to fast and pray for.

Let’s walk together in faith, discipline, and prayer. May this fast draw us closer to God and strengthen our church community.

In Christ,

E. Nichole Lanier

Progressive Baptist Church